MPAC Arts - Art and Culture News

Arizona Needs Arts and Culture

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 | 00:00:00

MPAC has launched an educational campaign to reach Arizonans with the message that public funding for arts and culture is lacking in our state and is needed to ensure Arizona has a vibrant future and the ability to compete for knowledge workers and industries. See our media page for more information or our publications page for brochure downloads.

Cyd West named YWCA's Creative Arts Leader

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 | 00:00:00

MPAC�s Cyd West, director of research, was named Creative Arts Leader for YWCA Maricopa County 16th annual �Tribute to Women� awards. The nine honorees were chosen for their commitment to empowering women and girls through service, leadership and advocacy.

Metro Phoenix Arts & Culture Summit

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 | 00:00:00

February 27, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Desert Willow Conference Center

Despite a rich array of arts, cultural, and entertainment opportunities, a recent market research study commissioned by the Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture (MPAC) found that Metro Phoenix cultural consumers� satisfaction with cultural offerings scored lower than expected among both attenders and non-attenders.

Whether it�s a real or perceived challenge, the effect is the same: cultural consumers feel underwhelmed. What are we going to do about it, especially during this economy? Please join your peers for the Metro Phoenix Arts and Culture Summit to explore these findings and develop strategies for your organization and the region�s arts and culture sector. RSVP for this event under the Store tab above or by contacting us at jdero(at)mpacarts.org or 602-224-8400.

AZ Arts News

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 | 00:00:00

Keep up with the arts in Arizona by signing up for the AZ Commission on the Arts eNewsletter: www.azarts.gov

Follow MPAC on Twitter!

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 | 00:00:00

Stay up to date on the latest MPAC news and alerts on http://twitter.com/MPACarts.

MPAC Announces Steering Committee for Metro Phoenix DNA Roadmap

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 | 00:00:00

Steve Betts of SunCor Development will chair the leadership team that will drive the effort to advance the Opportunity Oasis platform. In addition to the steering committee, a program development committee will be formed to identify and forward recommendations for projects and initiatives that advance the Metro Phoenix DNA platform. A full list of current committee members and the full press release can be found on our media page.

Latino Arts & Culture Survey Continuation

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 | 00:00:00

Nonprofit arts and culture groups report they are incorporating ideas from the recent Arts, Culture and the Latino Audience study results into their marketing plans. MPAC will survey arts and culture organizations on the effectiveness of the report data on marketing efforts in 2009. The research firm, Behavior Research Center, is available for individual consultations relative to the specific needs of organizations. Contracts would be between individual organizations and BRC. Contact BRC directly at (602) 258-4554.

Cultural Participation Study for Maricopa County Available

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 | 00:00:00

MPAC partnered with 20 nonprofit arts and culture organizations to undertake comprehensive and multi-tiered audience studies targeted on issues pertinent to the Metro Phoenix market. This study, phase one of the Learning Community on Audience (LCA) collaboration, identifies audience trends, behaviors and perceptions across Metro Phoenix in regard to local arts and culture participation. Read more on our Media Page.

MPAC Announces New Director of Business Initiatives

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 | 00:00:00

MPAC is pleased to announce the appointment of Denisha de Mos as director of Business Initiatives. In this newly created position, Ms. de Mos will work with board as well as staff members in the development of strategic products. She likewise will collaborate with tourism, commerce, the creative community and other public and private entities, to advance the economic development and distinctiveness of the region. Ms. de Mos joins MPAC with more than 12 years of product development and strategic marketing experience in the media industry from online and digital mediums to magazine and newspaper publishing including Hearst Magazines, Women.com, The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. As an independent consultant at Phoenix-based Cayenne Consulting, she most recently provided clients with expertise and guidance in business plan development, strategic planning, financial modeling, and market research and analysis.

Phoenix Bach Choir becomes �Phoenix Chorale�

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 | 00:00:00

On the eve of its 50th Anniversary Season, the Phoenix Bach Choir has announced that beginning with the 2008-09 concert season, the organization�s new name has changed to Phoenix Chorale. The change follows a two-year process of discussion and evaluation, and is intended to reflect the Chorale�s extended artistic breadth and to position the group for further expanding its international profile through a series of new recordings and tours. With the 2008-09 season, Artistic Director Charles Bruffy celebrates his tenth year conducting the Chorale.